Enrollment
528
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Silver Spring El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Silver Spring El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420711001699
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Spring El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Spring El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring El Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711001699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Spring El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Spring El Sch
Silver Spring El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 528 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 594 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cumberland Valley Sd spends $13,743 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mechanicsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Winding Creek El Sch (1,055 students): Silver Spring El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18.5:1).
Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students) and Mountain View Ms (1,403 students) alongside Silver Spring El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Silver Spring El Sch compares
Silver Spring El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Asian 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Silver Spring El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Valley Sd, which includes Silver Spring El Sch.
$13,743
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 20.9%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Silver Spring El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Spring El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winding Creek El Sch
Standard public school
1,055 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Academy
Standard public school
712 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hampden El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rossmoyne El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Spring El Sch
How many students attend Silver Spring El Sch?
Silver Spring El Sch has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring El Sch is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Spring El Sch?
26.0% of students at Silver Spring El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Spring El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Silver Spring El Sch is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Spring El Sch?
Silver Spring El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Spring El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring El Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mechanicsburg on the city page.
Is Silver Spring El Sch a good school?
Silver Spring El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Silver Spring El Sch, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students), Mountain View Ms (1,403 students), and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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